Polymer Frame Fans

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Kermit

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I've noticed 2 kinds of people lately on this board. Those that love polymer framed guns and those that don't...nothing in between. Me? I dispised polymer guns until I was introduced to USPs. Now, I kick myself for not understanding the wisdom sooner.
So, which are you? :)
 
Well I must be a freak.
I have two Glocks and a Walther P99, but I love my SIG P228, and i'm about to buy a CZ75B, and a H&K P7M8.
That'll make it even.... metal=3....plastic=3
The polymer framed guns are much easier to clean after a range session though.
 
grey area

I neither like nor dislike polymer frames. They have good and bad points, and to me they are *ok*.

My true love is steel frames.
 
I only own hanguns with frames made of ordnance steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or polymer. ;)

As you can see, what my pistol's frame is made of is the last worry on my mind. Does it function reliably? Do people whose judgement I trust return favorable reports on its durability? (I'm rarely an "early adopter") Is it comfortable in my hand and a "natural pointer"? Can I hit rapidly and accurately with it? Does it "ring my chimes"?

These are the things I worry about... :)
 
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When Glocks first came out I swore that I would never own such an ugly monstrosity. Especially something made out of plastic!

Now I love the darn things..go figure. I'll use anything in a pinch, but as much as I love plastic guns there is just something about listening to my all steel Hi Power when I rack the slide. You just can't get that with polymer.

Good Shooting
RED
 
A few years ago, I had the opinion that "a real gun is made of metal". Didn't mind alloy frames, just didn't have any use for a plastic frame. They didn't feel or look right.

This is what I posted on the subject of Glocks in January 2000 right here on TFL:

I am sure that Glocks are good guns. I have shot quite a few when I was shopping around. I do not like them much myself, for the following reasons:

1. Cosmetics: Glocks are plug ugly, purely utilitarian. They are also too thick because of all the polymer/double stack mags. I know that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, so I am only speaking for myself, but Glocks are not handsome guns.

2. Trigger: Feels too "mushy" and releases without a pronounced release point. I am trained to take the slack out of a DA/SA trigger prior to a "deliberate" target shot, and the Safe Action trigger is too much of a switch for my drilled and conditioned trigger finger.

I believe in the philosophy that you should carry what you are used to, and my SIG is like a body extension after a decade of owning SIGs. I know that Glocks are popular and reliable, but they just don't do it for me. For some reason, I don't like any polymer-framed guns, with the exception of the H&K USP...I've never seen a gun come out of their factory that I didn't like.

As some folks say, it's Chevy vs. Ford on this issue. Personally, I think that in the case of Glock vs. SIG it's more like Volkswagen vs. BMW.
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Almost two years and a dozen Glocks later, I have discovered a tasty recipe for crow. :D
 
I get the impression that most here dig both.

How many out there that have several handguns have only polymer or only metal framed guns?

Right now my only handgun is polymer framed, but I plan on adding a steel framed handgun soon (hopefuly by christmas).
 
I like both, although my favorites happen to have polymer frames (H&Ks). Doesn't mean I don't like my Kimbers, Berettas, CZs, Rugers, etc.

Shake
 
I just plain like guns.

Pretty much my exact thought, PF! :D

I will confess, though: My semi-auto handguns all have polymer frames (until I buy that Kimber Classic I've been lusting after), but that's a whopping total of two guns (G19 and G21).
 
I hear ya PF!


! like my Ruger P97! :D


Anyone out there own a Glock 21 AND a P97? Can you compare(measure) the circumference of the grips of these two pistols?
 
I like steel frames on my revolvers and aluminum (rimfires) or polymer (Glocks, Kel-Tecs) for my pistols...
 
Naaa.. there's a third group.. Those who own and shoot both.. We're just not as vocal of the fact and we rarely (If ever) participate in the "my gun is better than your gun" debates. :rolleyes: Having been a staunch 1911 fan back in the day (Still my favorite), it took me awhile to warm up to polymer framed guns. After I was satisfied in my mind that they had proven durable, I finally broke down and bought one.. then two.. I now own 4 polymer framed pistols after acquiring the Kahr P9 which exactly matches the amount of steel framed pistols I own. Aluminum framed guns on the other hand... :D

Rick
 
I like both,but prefer polymer in situations where i can't take care of the gun immediately and also prefer polymer for car carry.
 
I like both. It really doesn't matter to me whether the frame is plastic or not, as long as it's comfortable. However, if I'm looking at a gun that is available with either, such as the Kahr P9 and K9, I'd opt for the steel/alloy frame just because I like the weight it gives the gun.
 
My guess is that those that don't care for Polymer either don't like the look's (esthetics, cheap, etc.) or they can't be customized like metal frames. There is nothing wrong with being a traditionalist. I like and have both.
 
I carried 1911s with both steel and aluminum frames for 26 years. After I've carried Glocks for 26 years I'll let you know which I prefer.

PS: I still own several of those 1911s and all my revolvers have steel frames.
 
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